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  1. MaxKE

    Tether (rappel rope) keeps dropping during one sticking

    Using an EWO UP with a 3 step aider. All is well until I climb up on the bottom step of the stick. My rappel rope/tether falls and it requires me to shimmy it back up. Is this just the way it is one sticking? Or will the tether locker help?
  2. MaxKE

    False crotch for SRT

    What is the most common solution being used for this? I'm looking for something that's public land legal. I want to run paracord through it and get my climbing rope up. Could I just use a spare tether and leave it in the tree for this?
  3. MaxKE

    Figure 8 questions: First timer

    I've been one sticking with my Madrock the last few weeks. I ascend, using my rappel rope as my tether. I was thinking of trying a figure 8 and had a few questions Ascending: Would I use a standard tether (with a prussic) and keep my C-IV stashed away until it's time to rappel...
  4. MaxKE

    Rappel rope replacement, annually?

    How often are you guys changing your rappel rope? I was going to do mine annually, regardless of any visible wear. I hunt around 60-80x a year. Sterling C-IV
  5. MaxKE

    Life expectancy of mechanical belay devices

    Do mechanical belay devices (Madrock) have a max hour (usage) rating ? What about if you take a short fall with one? thanks
  6. MaxKE

    Worst case scenarios

    I'm not a brand new hunter and have been using climb ons and climbers a few years now. But I'm new to the saddle world. When one sticking, what are some worse possible scenarios and what could one do to prevent it? (or if you find yourself in the situation, correct )? One thing that comes to...
  7. MaxKE

    Using a TX5 saddle

    I have zero experience in this area, but just purchased an EWO ultimate stick and TX5 Reaper. I also have 40' of Sterling C-IV and a Madrock Do I use the bridge (that comes with the Reaper) as a tether? Or should I have a separate tether? I was hoping to just use the Sterling C-IV for...
  8. MaxKE

    TX5 Reaper -Do I need to use with a separate harness ?

    I ordered assuming I didn't need a separate harness (with a belay loop). Just wanted to confirm
  9. MaxKE

    Are bridges needed? Or can I use the belay

    I have a Drydad Killdeer and I was going to use it with the EWO one stick (w/Ultimate Platform). Can I climb with my (Sterling C-IV & Madrock) connected to my belay loop? Or is a bridge needed? Thank you
  10. MaxKE

    Sterling C-IV and rain

    New saddle hunter here. There was light rain today and I have the rope drying in my garage. Any special considerations , or are these ropes meant to take abuse?
  11. MaxKE

    Wild Line Rope Featherlite linesmen

    Any thoughts on this? Have been using this and it works as intended. I previously was using a Zook linesmen with 2 carabiners and a Ropeman. It feels fine under 10'. Above that I start getting nervous ....Does anyone know what kind of testing they do on their ropes ?
  12. MaxKE

    Presets

    I have 40' of Dynaglide. Is this acceptable to use as a preset , or should I use paracord ? Also: When installing a preset, once it's over the target branch, do I tie it around the base of the tree ? Or simply tie the tag ends together ? thank you
  13. MaxKE

    Drydad Hammock reviews ?

    I use their Killdeer RC harness and love it. Would I need to use a platform with their Hammock? I'm brand new to the saddle world. thank you
  14. MaxKE

    HSS lifeline with SRT?

    Hi. Just curious if the HSS lifelines can be used with the Kong Futura, Madrock etc. I ask because it's my first year trying SRT (as well as any rappelling for that matter), and I have 4-5 HSS lifelines throughout a few public spots. I have 40' of RescTech coming, but wanted to ask anyway...
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